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Sasol · 17 hours ago

Senior Contract Specialist

Houston, TX

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sasol is a company that emphasizes purpose, development, and a flexible working culture. They are seeking a Senior Contract Specialist to manage commercial risk, ensure compliance, and optimize contract management processes while building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

ChemicalEnergyManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Accountable for the day-to-day tactical execution of assigned sourcing and contracting activities including execution of the sourcing / bidding process, negotiations, contract development and execution, contract management (adherence to contract, KPIs, etc.) and administration (document management, renewals, extensions, etc.), support to contract issue resolution, ensure operationalization of contracts in SAP (Outline Agreement requests / maintenance), support contract implementation / rollout, and provide input into supplier performance

Ensures compliance to Sasol code of conduct, compliance framework, and Procurement processes, procedures, category strategies and guidance, sourcing plans, and work instructions

Provides input into the development of sourcing and contracting Procurement business processes

Assists with emergency requests from End Users and the prioritization of contract renewals notified through the Contract Management System

Ensures sourcing and contracting of materials and services from approved vendors

Ensures compliance to Sasol’s Approved Manufacturers List (AML) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) quality systems

Proactively seeks to reduce Procurement spend, increase value from our suppliers, identify work improvements to drive efficiency (including automation), and report on savings / value generated

Builds and maintains collaborative and cohesive relationships with key internal business and Procurement stakeholders to assist with improved demand planning, scope development, and quality of contract requests to improve Procurement’s ability to manage risk and deliver the right materials / services, on-time, and at best total cost of ownership

Maintains relationships with suppliers

Work with Legal to develop and execute contracts, develop templates, and resolve contract issues

Assist in reconciling complex invoices to enable vendor payment

Resolve commercial disputes and claims as they arise

Support the development of sourcing strategies / plans for assigned areas

Responsible for onboarding/off boarding, orientation, administering, supervision and management of contractor team members Administrators as appointed

Accountable for providing regular updates to stakeholders on status of their request

Qualification

Contract managementProcurement standards knowledgeNegotiation skillsSAPSupply chain management certificationAnalytical skillsTeam building skillsIndirect leadershipAttention to detailEffective communication

Required

High School/ School diploma or similar with 10+ years relevant working experience OR University bachelor's degree in business or related field with 5+ years relevant working experience

Good analytical skills and attention to detail

Knowledge of contract language and risk management

Demonstrated negotiation skills

Good indirect leadership and/or supervisory skills - influencing and leading teams who are not direct reports

Proficient working knowledge of computerized information systems (i.e. SAP, document management systems, sourcing platforms (Coupa, Ariba, other))

Effective communication and team building skills to be able to work well within a team

Expertise in contracting process

Ability to effectively collaborate across the regional and global organization